How somatic mutations shape disease and reveal new drug targets
Scientists reveal how evolution within our own tissues can drive disease, protect cells, and uncover hidden therapeutic targets…
New fragmentome technology can detect early liver fibrosis and cirrhosis
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center report that an artificial intelligence (AI)-based liquid biopsy test using genome-wide cell-free…
Satellite livers could provide booster function for patients awaiting transplants
More than 10,000 Americans who suffer from chronic liver disease are on a waitlist for a liver transplant,…
Experts call for rapid improvements in diagnosis, treatment of bile duct cancer
The international group of experts, including Professor John Bridgewater (UCL Cancer Institute), is calling for rapid improvements in…
Researchers develop new score to predict the risk of liver cancer
Researchers led by Xian-Yang Qin at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have developed…
University of Missouri launches first on-campus radiopharmaceutical clinical trial
In a major leap for cancer care at the University of Missouri, the School of Medicine and MU…
Normal BMI hides nutritional gaps in alcohol use disorder
A sweeping review shows that while calorie intake and BMI often appear normal in people with alcohol use…
ERC Proof of Concept grant supports promising CRISPR-based cancer treatment research
Microbiologist John van der Oost of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has received an ERC Proof of Concept…
Dr Libby: Signs Your Liver Is Overloaded & Simple Diet Changes To Support Detox
Feeling foggy, bloated or headachy may signal your liver is under strain. The holiday and summer season often…
Bacterial infections in patients with liver cirrhosis show rising prevalence and high mortality
Background and aims Bacterial infections (BIs) are common and severe complications in patients with liver cirrhosis, but global…
Expert guidance on fecal microbiota transplantation in liver disease
The gut microbiota plays a crucial role in maintaining host health and liver function. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT),…
Study shows DHPS enzyme controls macrophage maturation across multiple organs
A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Johns…